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Creamy Pumpkin Pie with a Delicious Tang, Featuring Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cream Cheese

Smooth, creamy, and tangy pumpkin pie filling, reminiscent of New York cheesecake, is achieved through the use of cream cheese in this recipe.

Rich and Tangy Cream Cheese-Filled Pumpkin Pie
Rich and Tangy Cream Cheese-Filled Pumpkin Pie

Creamy Pumpkin Pie with a Delicious Tang, Featuring Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cream Cheese

In this article, we'll walk you through a delicious and unique twist on a classic pumpkin pie recipe - Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pie.

Firstly, let's talk about the crust. Deep-dish pie crusts, ideally around 4 cups in volume and 2 to 2 1/2 inches deep, are perfect for this pie. Brands like Marie Callender's and Pillsbury offer trusted options for deep-dish pie crusts. During the prebaking process, you can use pie weights or substitute with beans, rice, granulated sugar, or coins from a loose change jar.

Next, let's discuss the filling. The recipe makes enough pumpkin pie filling to fill 2 shallow store-bought pie crusts, or 1 extra deep-dish homemade pie crust. The filling is poured into a pre-baked pie crust. After preparing the filling, it's important to note that brushing the pie crust crimp with egg wash is not recommended, as it may cause the crust to overly brown and burn before the filling is done cooking.

Once the pie is filled, it's frozen uncovered for 2 to 4 hours until the filling is completely solid. After freezing, the pie is wrapped in two layers of plastic wrap and a layer of aluminum foil. This pie can be kept in the freezer for up to 3 months, ensuring it doesn't absorb any flavors or odors from other goods in the freezer.

When you're ready to enjoy your pie, transfer it to the refrigerator to thaw overnight. The pie can be served slightly chilled, or individual slices can be rewarmed in the microwave. If the pie has been topped with dairy garnishes like ice cream or whipped cream, it should be refrigerated.

It's worth noting that this cream cheese pumpkin pie recipe results in a filling that has a slightly tangy flavor and a smooth and creamy texture, similar to New York-style cheesecake.

Lastly, the pie can be kept at room temperature, under a cake dome or a large bowl turned upside down, for 1 day if it has not been topped with dairy garnishes. After 1 day, the pie should be covered tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerated for 2 more days.

Following these steps will guarantee a delicious and impressive Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pie for your next gathering. Happy baking!

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